I love the HOP! Its been my local for over 10 years and in that time the service has been excellent as has the food. Always consistent, fresh ingredients, reasonable prices and hits the spot!
A great first date place but I recommend the front or upstairs patio or front/ middle part of the restaurant as the back room can get loud and something about the acoustics can make it hard for some people to hear.
Best Pub in the neighborhood... where everybody know your name...and their always glad you came....
They don't do reservations and there is often a lineup at dinnertime so be prepared... it generally moves quick though.